The Culinary Escape Weekend is centered around Galena's great shops and food artisans, and focused on foods that delight us - chocolate, wine, cheese, herb-infused vinegars and oils, preserves, and more - and how they are made in Northwest Illinois. Enjoy 2 cooking classes and fabulous meals with our guest chefs.

All retreats cost $225 per person. However, if you're 2 busy 2 attend a weekend retreat; you can also attend just for the day on Saturday. Cost is $105 for the day. For more information, call 866.240.1650 or go online to register at www.learngreatfoods.com.

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